Possible Hate Crime In Olathe, And What's Showing In Independent, Foreign And Documentary Film

The Netflix documentary 'White Helmets' profiles a civilian group of men who rush to the aid of bombing victims throughout Syria.

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First, we discuss Wednesday's deadly shooting that killed one man and injured two others in an Olathe bar. Then, Up To Date's indie, foreign, and documentary film critics dive into the Oscar-nominated short films in the live-action, animated and documentary categories. They also highlight movies showing now in the metro area, including I am Not Your Negro, A United Kingdom, The Red Turtle, The Girl with All the Gifts, Bitter Harvest and Toni Erdmann.

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Members of the Indian community in Johnson County, Kansas, have reached out to the family of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani, two of the victims in Wednesday night’s shooting at an Olathe bar, according to an official with the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City.

Kuchibhotla died of his injuries. Madasani and another man, identified as Ian Grillot, are recovering from their injuries.

This weekend is your last chance to see this year's Academy Award-nominated movies before the prizes are given out on Sunday evening, and Up To Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics recommend you start with the shorts. In case your Oscar-fatigue is already setting in, there's a zombie flick for the thinking man mixed into the bunch, and an animated film (that's not for just kids) from a celebrated Japanese company, Studio Ghibli.

Whether you're looking for just a few minutes of entertainment or a few hours, Up To Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics have you covered. Their recommendations for this weekend will get you caught up on all the short films in contention for an Academy Award, and then some.

First, we take a moment to remember Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura, who died in a car crash this weekend. Then, Up To Date's independent, foreign and documentary film critics provide their insight on which movies from the past year may (or may not) get an Oscar-nomination nod.